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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL TCAAP WORK SESSION-NLY 13, 2009 4 explained that this information would go to the EPA as well, to assure that the superfund site would be cleaned up. Attorney Comodeco indicated it would take a huge pot of money to clean this site up in order for it to become a park as there would be no money coming out of the site. He explained that the wildlife corridor would continue to be a concern and that Bill Harper would be present to address this issue. Councilmember Holmes explained it would cost $80 million to do the road improvements, required for development, and these funds could instead be used to cleanup the property. She noted that these numbers should be taken into consideration with the bidding process and was a lot of money that could be used to build parkland. Councilmember Holmes explained that wind energy could be used on the site to raise funds as well. Mayor Harpstead asked if the Council was willing to transfer the property in parcels, if in four separate parcels. Councilmember Holden stated this would depend on the parcels, zoning and the level of details, but that she was not in favor of this suggestion at this time as it would put the City at a disadvantage. Councilmember Grant indicated he would like to discuss this further and that he wasn't opposed to parceling out the property. Councilmember Holmes explained that the City may not have much control over the parceling of this property. Everything North of County Road H may be parceled out separately from the public sale. Councilmember McClung stated he had nothing further to add. Mayor Harpstead noted that he would be willing to consider parcels if this did arise from the public sale. City Administrator Moorse stated he would like to further discuss with the Army- GSA what the City's role would be in the public sale process, in the bidder's conference, etc. He indicated the proposed uses for this site should be discussed